I love my steel bikes but prefer to run modern parts for lightness and adjustability, the 1" threaded steerer is a drag sometimes when looking for a good fork to run and seat posts etc.

I'm looking for a nice steel frame that will take a 1 & 1/8" steerer, and 27.2 or other modern standard size seat post in triple butted steel to make a lightish crit racer out of. All I can think of is the Soma (Tange infiniti) and Surly frames (4130) has anyone got any other suggestions?

There are plenty of NOS frames about on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link added by VigLink" class="vglnk"><span>ebay</span></a> and other sites like Matuz Master (sp ?)

There are plenty of NOS frames about on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link added by VigLink" class="vglnk"><span>ebay</span></a> and other sites like Matuz Master (sp ?)

Ben,The handbuilt M.H.Jones (Perth) is still available, BTW but probably too small for you.But this could be another alternative way to go, and fulfill most of your requirements.Get a nice steel frame and go with the carbon fork option (below)Best of both worlds, and works so well. It's a nice ride. Just a thought.Cheers

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Matuzmaster doesn't have a website anymore. He still trades on fleabay.I'm not sure what his seller name is but if you search on Coppi frames he's the one selling NOS Thron frames and other bits and bobs.Shame as he had some good gear, I got a great wheelset from him.I can personally recommend a frame by Peter Bundy in SydneyReynolds 531C, very reasonable price, paint by Star Enamellers and 1 inch threaded steerer with quill stem like a pretty bike has.Cheers,Peter